PVCu butterfly valves are a compact, cost-effective solution for isolating and regulating flow in pressure pipe systems. Designed for use with PVCu pipework, they provide reliable shut-off across a wide range of industrial, water treatment, and process applications.
At Pipestock, we supply standalone butterfly valves as well as complete installation kits. These include options with full face flanges or backing rings, giving you flexibility depending on how your system is designed and assembled.
What Is a PVCu Butterfly Valve?
A butterfly valve controls flow using a rotating disc mounted on a central shaft. When the handle is turned, the disc rotates a quarter turn:
Parallel to the flow, the valve is open
Perpendicular to the flow, the valve is closed
Because of their slim body design, butterfly valves are ideal where space is limited, and a lightweight isolation solution is required. The standard butterfly valve is typically a wafer-style design, installed between two flanges and secured using bolts. The valve body sits neatly within the pipeline, while the disc provides effective shut-off when closed.
Key Characteristics
Quarter-turn operation for fast isolation
Compact face-to-face dimension
Lightweight PVCu construction
Compatible with PVCu flange systems
Best Suited Applications
Isolation in larger diameter pipework
Applications where space is restricted
Systems requiring lightweight components
Installations where a fast quarter-turn operation is preferred
For smaller diameters or applications requiring fine flow control, ball valves or diaphragm valves may be more suitable. However, in medium to large bore PVCu systems, butterfly valves provide a practical and efficient isolation solution.
Butterfly Valve Kits
To simplify installation, we also offer complete kits designed to match PVCu pressure systems.
Full Face Flange Kits
This kit includes full-face flanges that bolt directly to the pipe system, sandwiching the valve securely between them. Full face flanges provide:
Even load distribution across the flange face
Simplified alignment during installation
A robust bolted connection
This option is ideal where a fully flanged system is preferred for strength and standardisation.
Backing Ring Flange Kits
These kits use PVCu stub flanges combined with galvanised or stainless steel backing rings. The backing ring provides structural strength, while the PVCu stub flange connects to the pipe via solvent weld.
Advantages include:
Reduced material cost compared to full face flanges
Lighter overall assembly
Strong mechanical bolted joint
Backing ring systems are widely used in PVCu pressure pipework where a durable but economical flanged solution is required.
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